Bagging equipment is used for filling and weighing products in industries such as food & beverages, chemicals & fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and construction. Bagging equipment is generally used for filling products weighing more than five kilograms and up to a few hundred kilograms.

The global market for bagging equipment was valued at around US$ 28 Bn in 2018. The bagging equipment market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period of 2018-2028.

The global bagging equipment market has been segmented on the basis of product type, automation type, capacity, machine type, and end use. The automatic bagging equipment segment holds a prominent share in the global bagging equipment market, which can be attributed to its extensive usage by large-scale food industry manufacturers, followed by homecare & personal care manufacturers.

Bagging equipment can either use horizontal or vertical orientation, depending upon the application. Vertical baggers are capable of handling multiple bagging styles, which has made them more popular among brand owners. By capacity, the 1001 - 2000 bags/hour segment remains a prominent segment in the bagging equipment market, as most automatic as well as semi-automatic machines can process at this speed.

Europe to Remain Major Exporter of Bagging Equipment

In terms of trade, the top import destinations for bagging equipment include Germany, Italy, China, the U.S., Switzerland, and Spain, while export destinations include a large number of developing countries, which include Bangladesh, India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Ghana, among others.

Most of the Tier 1 manufacturers of bagging equipment are based in Europe. They offer standalone as well as integrated bagging lines. End-use manufacturers who have high investment capabilities use high-end European-made bagging equipment, whereas small-scale manufacturers looking for lesser investment tend to opt for semi-automatic bagging equipment with low capacity.

Consumers are demanding smaller pack sizes for multiple reasons. Smaller pack sizes are convenient as well as affordable, which also makes them easy to carry to workplaces, on holidays, etc. Smaller pack sizes in the food industry aid in portion control and lessen the impact of impulse purchasing.

In cosmetic packaging, smaller packs enable experimentation without spending too much. Rising consumer mindfulness is expected to drive the demand for small pack sizes in all end-use industries, which is, in turn, expected to drive the demand for efficient bagging solutions during the forecast period.

Recent Developments in Global Bagging Equipment Market

Wraptech, a leading manufacturer and exporter of bagging equipment, presented a new tube-filling machine WMTF 80 and a new version of MB250EV bagging equipment at the Intelpack 2017

In November 2017, WeighPack Systems Inc. launched Bingo Bagger, bagging equipment for pre-made wicketed bags that are up to 20 inches long and capable of operating at speeds of up to 1,500 bags per hour

Manufacturers of bagging equipment are now incorporating innovative features in their machines such as user-friendly interfaces, PLC systems, and variable speed control, to enable easy communication between machines and operators. Mostly, these features promise to optimize operational capabilities while reducing the cost incurred in the bagging process. Moreover, manufacturers are providing machines that are more compatible with other packaging machines such as cartoning machines, remote monitoring & diagnostics, product loaders, and others

A general trend that has been observed among the leading players operating in the bagging equipment market is enhancements in the versatility of machines towards easy and quick changeovers, as well as the speed of filling.

Standalone Bagging Machines Hold over Half the Market Value Share

By product type, the standalone segment of the bagging equipment market accounted for more than 50% of the global market revenue recorded in 2018. The automatic segment is estimated to be the most profitable segment in the global bagging equipment market during the forecast period.

Vertical baggers are projected to expand at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period. Among the various end users of bagging equipment, the food industry segment is expected to represent an incremental opportunity of more than US$ 8.5 Bn during the forecast period.

Global Bagging Equipment Market: Competition Landscape

Detailed profiles of companies are also included in the bagging equipment market report to evaluate their strategies, key product offerings, and SWOT analysis, along with the recent developments. Several local and unrecognized players are also expected to contribute to the global bagging equipment market during 2018-2028.

This FMI report studies the global bagging equipment market for the period 2018–2028. The prime objective of this report is to offer insights and key market trends pertaining to the global bagging equipment market that gradually help transform global businesses.

Market numbers have been assessed by carefully scrutinizing the production of bagging equipment in all the key seven regions for the current year, as well as the historical performance of the bagging equipment market. Market size and forecast for each segment in the bagging equipment market have been provided in the context of regional markets. All the segmentation for bagging equipment has been considered after appropriate secondary research and revalidation of the data obtained through interviews with key thought leaders in the industry.

A number of primary and secondary sources were consulted during the course of the study on the bagging equipment market. Secondary sources for data on bagging equipment trade include Factiva, various packaging machinery associations, as well as company annual reports and publications. Detailed trade data has been provided to assess the global bagging equipment market supply/demand scenario.

The global bagging equipment market report begins with an executive summary, intended to give a clear perspective about the market to the readers. This is then followed by a thorough definition of bagging equipment, and market segmentation describing the scope of the bagging equipment market study. This is to outline the significance of bagging equipment as a product, and the impact of its market growth on the industry.

A Porter’s Analysis section ensures a thorough understanding of the level of competition in the bagging equipment market. This is followed by the market dynamics and an overview of the global bagging equipment market, which includes FMI analysis of the market drivers, restraints, trends, and opportunities that are affecting the growth of the bagging equipment market.

The automation type considered in the bagging equipment market study includes automatic and semi-automatic bagging equipment. On the basis of capacity, the bagging equipment market has been segmented into less than 500 bags per hour, 500-1000 bags per hour, 1001-2000 bags per hour, and more than 2000 bags per hour. On the basis of machine type, the global bagging equipment market has been segmented into horizontal and vertical baggers. On the basis of end use, the global bagging equipment market has been segmented into food industry, construction, pharmaceuticals, homecare, personal care & cosmetics, and others.

The next section of the report highlights the bagging equipment market by region, and provides the market outlook for 2018–2028. The report evaluates the present scenario and growth prospects of regional bagging equipment markets for 2018–2028. The study investigates the regional year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth of the bagging equipment market. The report evaluates the present scenario and growth prospects of the regional bagging equipment market for 2018–2028.

To ascertain the market size in terms of value and volume, revenue generated by the key manufacturers of bagging equipment and their respective production capacity have been taken into consideration. The forecast presented here assesses the total revenue generated by value across the bagging equipment market. In order to provide an accurate forecast, we started by sizing up the current market, which formed the basis of how the bagging equipment market is expected to develop in the future.

Given the characteristics of the market, we have triangulated the outcome on the basis of three different types of analysis based on supply side, downstream industry demand for bagging equipment, and the economic envelope. In addition, it is imperative to note that, in an ever-fluctuating global economy, we not only conduct forecasts in terms of CAGR, but also analyse the market based on key parameters such as Y-o-Y growth rates to understand the predictability of the bagging equipment market and identify the right opportunities for players.

To understand the key segments in terms of growth and adoption of bagging equipment, globally, in the final section of the report, a 'dashboard view' of the companies is provided to compare the current industrial scenario and their contribution to the overall bagging equipment market. This is primarily designed to provide clients with an objective and exhaustive list of manufacturers in the bagging equipment market. Detailed comparative assessment of key providers specific to a segment in the bagging equipment market is also included in the report. Report audiences can gain segment-specific manufacturer insights to identify and evaluate key competitors in the bagging equipment market.